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🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

I asked experts how to keep rats and mice away — they all said same thing

Experts recommend proactive measures to prevent rodent infestations as spring arrives, stressing the importance of early intervention.

Mar 22 • 03:15 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Surprising Encounter at Prisma – Small Creature Triggered a Chase

A man in Raahes spotted a mouse-like rodent at Prisma shopping center, leading to a humorous but concerning encounter with the store staff.

Mar 18 • 11:41 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Anyone with a garden urged to sprinkle black pepper outside in March

Gardeners are encouraged to sprinkle black pepper in their gardens this March to deter rodents, ensuring the protection of plants as spring approaches.

Mar 16 • 00:19 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

UK households urged to do 1 thing at home to stop mice and rats once and for all

UK households are advised to take effective measures against mice and rats, as common DIY remedies have been debunked by an expert.

Mar 15 • 14:29 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

With rat baits being pulled off shelves, how do you control rodents at home?

Australia is set to ban several popular over-the-counter rat baits, leaving experts to discuss alternative pest control methods available to households and industries.

Mar 12 • 22:01 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Why are Galápagos endemic rodents going extinct? The threat of introduced species is one potential cause

The endemic rodent population in the Galápagos Islands is critically endangered, with nine out of thirteen known species already extinct due to factors including the introduction of non-native species.

Mar 9 • 19:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Brits with bird feeders in the garden urged to move them away from their homes

Homeowners in the UK are being advised to relocate bird feeders away from their properties to avoid attracting unwelcome visitors like rats.

Feb 24 • 13:53 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The cold has brought the rodents out – the store sold more rat poison than in years

This winter has seen a notable increase in rat sightings in Finland, attributed to the harsh cold pushing the rodents closer to human habitats.

Feb 20 • 14:59 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

15 Years in Service: Cat Larry Holds the Position

Larry the cat has served as the Chief Mouser at 10 Downing Street for 15 years, helping to control the rodent population in the vicinity of the British government's headquarters.

Feb 20 • 08:53 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

We are lights, not rodents

The article reflects on societal struggles in Ecuador, comparing them to being trapped like rodents, while emphasizing the intrinsic value and light in every individual.

Feb 11 • 11:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Dirt in the candy storage – cat took care of the rats

A candy wholesaler in Malmö was banned from selling food due to unsanitary conditions and expired goods, with a cat reportedly placed to deter rodents.

Feb 9 • 21:38 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Rats invaded the daycare – Kids evacuated

Rats forced the evacuation of children from a daycare center in Akaa, Finland, due to a rodent infestation.

Feb 9 • 18:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Life & Tech

Pesticides used in corn production in Ecuador cause genetic damage in rodents

Scientists from the Technical Particular University of Loja (UTPL) tested four pesticides commonly used in corn cultivation in Ecuador, finding they caused genetic damage to cells from Chinese hamster ovaries even at legal exposure limits.

Feb 4 • 18:15 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Six household mistakes that attract rats, mice and termites to your home

A moving expert outlines six common household errors that can unknowingly invite pests like rodents and insects despite maintaining cleanliness.

Feb 3 • 12:33 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Stop rats and mice from entering your home in winter by doing one 60-second task every day

This article advises homeowners to perform a simple daily task to prevent rodents from entering their homes during winter.

Jan 9 • 14:30 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

Murders, knives and rodents: In the notorious Brooklyn prison where 'Diddy' Combs and Maxwell, Maduro have passed

The Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, known for its inhumane conditions, may house Maduro separately from other inmates, allowing him out of his cell for only one hour a day.

Jan 5 • 14:52 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Rodents spread diseases in Gaza and Israel prevents their control

In Gaza, the spread of rodents among displaced people has raised concerns about diseases, particularly leptospirosis, despite tests showing no confirmed cases.

Jan 4 • 16:02 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Prevent rats and mice entering home with £2 item that stops them 'squeezing' in

A simple £2 method can effectively prevent rats and mice from entering homes during winter by blocking gaps they might squeeze through.

Jan 1 • 13:55 UTC

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